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SE08 VXO

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,817 mi
Last recorded115,817 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 VXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 115,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 101,388 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 92,589 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Front exhaust support bracket broken

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 92,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Front exhaust support bracket broken

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 90,400 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake performance low

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brakes are out of balance slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2018 83,057 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,793 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 79,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 74,822 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,059 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,809 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,392 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,958 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,836 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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SE08 VXO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 68,679 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SE08 VXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SE08 VXO registered?

SE08 VXO is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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The MOT history for SE08 VXO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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